She’s a phenomenal woman! Here are some inspiring words from her Oprah Interview:

“I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.”

“I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life.”

“I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as “making a life.”

“I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.”

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.”

“I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.”

“I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.”

“I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.”

“I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.”

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Love this picture. love. love. love.

Drew Barrymore wore this lovely number in the movie Music and Lyrics. I have forever been twitterpated ever since.

A reader has asked that I make this post, and I am only more than happy to oblige! If you’re a reader and need some specific fashion advice, email me. If you want me to write about a specific topic, don’t be shy! Let me know:)

Basics by MidoriLei

1. thin-fabric ribbed tank tops that hit right at the thigh for layering casual outfits

2. a crisp white shirt: goes with pencil skirt, wide leg pants, fitted blazer or waistcoat vest

3. a pencil skirt

4. jeans I could live in

5. a fitted, cap-sleeve white-t

6. a polo shirt dress for weekends

7. a red dress for parties and holidays

8. a slouchy knit beret

9. a floral sundress for weekends

10. a fitted blazer

11. a peach shirt dress for special occasions: weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, meeting the parents

12. a fitted black waistcoat (vest)

13. wide-leg black slacks that sit perfectly at the hips

14. a shrug

15. cargo skirt for weekends

16. spagetti strap tops in different colors for layering work clothes

18. a messenger bag

19. a bright-colored purse

20. Peep-toe bright colored stilettos

21. Comfy but cute leather flip flops to wear with weekend dresses

22. A leather motorcycle jacket

23. flat black knee high boots

24. an assortment of colored cap-sleeve fitted t-shirts

25. a black and white striped shirt

26. a wide stretchy belt

27. ballet flats (one bright color, one black)

28. a flowy printed skirt

29. denim knee-length shorts

30. an off the shoulder, loose black top

31. a 3/4 v-neck sweater

32. a black halter

33. a little black dress

34. a newsboy cap

35. a graphic-t

Usually tunics look too big on people. This woman does it just right: (and I just love her entire look)

Then there’s the tunic dress! Here’s one from Isabel Marant’s runway show, billowy yet figure-flattering:

And one from Kate Moss’ TopShop collection. She can do no wrong fashion-wise! (but is that a shirt or a dress????)

I got a new motorcycle jacket from Urban Outfitters yesterday! I love it. The fit is perfect, the color is unusal and cool (stone gray) and it’s soft and sexy.

This picture inspired me:

Here’s the jacket. Motorcycle chicks are hot. Too bad I don’t have a bike!

Here’s my dream bike:

If you haven’t checked out the addictive Cup of Jo blog, you’re missing out! Here are my two favorite fashion pieces from her blog:

Aren’t these the most perfect-looking wide leg jeans you’ve ever seen!??? When I saw this outfit below, I fell in love.

Thanks for these discoveries Joanna!

I want to start wearing these! But where??? Hmmm, maybe church? ( photos via Cup of Jo)

These wedding pictures are beautiful! My favorite one with the hat: